About SpEdTrack

SpEdTrack: Tailored Interventions for Every Child 

Educational, cognitive, and behavioral training Program Strategies for holistic development.

SpEdTrack, a breakthrough Individualized Education, Cognitive & Behavioral Training Program, is meticulously crafted to empower children with neurodiversity on their distinct learning paths. Developed by a team of seasoned educators, psychologists, and specialists, SpEdTrack is committed to nurturing the potential of every child, fostering growth, and enhancing overall development.

SpEdTrack encompasses a wide array of learning domains, including language and communication skills, social-emotional development, executive functioning, and sensory integration. Utilizing a combination of structured activities, interactive exercises, and specialized resources, children are guided through a progressive learning journey, fostering independence, confidence, and resilience along the way.

Moreover, SpEdTrack places a strong emphasis on collaboration and support. Families, caregivers, and educators are integral partners in the process, receiving ongoing guidance, training, and resources to reinforce learning outcomes and promote consistency across environments.

SpEdTrack is a comprehensive platform designed to address the individualized needs of children with special requirements, offering Tier 3 and Tier 2 interventions tailored to each child’s unique learning profile. Let’s explore the details of each intervention:

 Tier 3 Interventions: 

 1. Individualized Educational Program (IEP): 

• Curated based on assessments from SpEdProbe and SpEdProbe Plus, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy.

• The Expert Recommendation Engine suggests the number of weekly sessions required for the child to make one grade level progress in an academic year.

• Consists of teacher-led instruction supplemented by presentations, stories, poems/rhymes, and games/activities.

• Teachers assess the child’s independence, cooperation, compliance, eye contact, and behavior during sessions.

2. Individualized Cognitive Training (ICT):

• Automatically assigned based on educational and cognitive assessments, targeting areas such as visual perception, auditory perception, and executive functioning.

• System auto-formulates areas of cognitive gaps for each child.

• Facilitated by teachers, children complete worksheets, and their performance is assessed across various parameters.

3. Occupational Therapy (OT):

• Curated based on OT assessments, addressing gross motor, fine motor, and sensory areas.

• Sessions include warm-up activities followed by tailored activities and worksheets.

• Teachers evaluate the child’s performance across different domains.

Tier 2 Intervention:

Group Therapy:

• Focuses on literacy, numeracy, or a combination of both, with tasks curated automatically.

• Facilitated by teachers, promoting peer learning and self-learning skills.

• Attendance and performance are recorded for each child.

The curriculum for both tiers is rooted in foundational literacy and numeracy goals, following established frameworks. While the syllabus remains consistent, the approach varies based on the level of support needed. More severe cases receive individualized coaching, while others benefit from group therapy, fostering peer learning opportunities.

The objective is to transition children gradually from one-on-one to group settings, preparing them for classroom learning. SpEdTrack automates these recommendations, ensuring a seamless transition between tiers to meet each child’s educational needs.

FAQs:

1. Difference between curriculum of Group Therapy and One -One therapy?

• • Both curriculums focus on foundational literacy and numeracy goals, but the teaching approach differs.

  • Group therapy emphasizes hands-on activities, practice, and peer interaction with minimal instruction.

  • One-on-one therapy involves personalized instruction with multiple teaching methods.

  • Group therapy may include children of different ages or grades, based on severity and other relevant factors.

  • The selection criteria for group therapy consider behavioral issues, independent functioning, and ESL/EAL learners.

2. How do we monitor progress in Group therapy?

• • Progress in group therapy is tracked based on the child’s pace of completing subrubrics, observations shared by the teacher, and communication skills.

  • Attendance, knowledge, application, comprehension, and communication skills form the basis of progress reports.

3. What is Cognitive therapy?

• • Cognitive Training is part of occupational therapy aimed at improving deficits in visual perception, auditory perception, and executive functioning.

  • It can also address behavioral issues by enhancing executive functioning skills using engaging worksheets and games.

4. How is cognitive training different from remedial and OT?

• • Cognitive training focuses on bridging cognitive gaps using worksheets and games, and it’s a subset of occupational therapy.

  • OT includes a broader range of interventions, addressing sensory, motor, social, and developmental issues using specialized equipment.

  • While OT is provided by qualified experts, cognitive training can be facilitated by teachers and educators.

5. How does SpEdTrack identify learning needs for the child?

• • SpEdProbe assesses the child’s tier, basal, and ceiling, guiding SpEdTrack in curating Individualized Learning Programs for tier 3 and grouping children for tier 2 based on age or learning needs.

6. Does SpEdTrack cover subjects beyond foundational literacy and numeracy?

• • Foundational literacy and numeracy provide a strong educational foundation applicable across subjects, preparing children for broader educational challenges.

7. Can a child have more than one session per day?

• • It’s not recommended for one-on-one coaching. Group learning may involve up to four subrubrics per day.

8. How are the number of sessions computed per week?

• • SpEdTrack’s expert recommendation engine calculates sessions required for a child to make one grade level progress in a year, ensuring an optimal pace of learning.

In summary, SpEdTrack empowers children with tailored interventions, fostering academic growth, and readiness for educational challenges beyond foundational literacy and numeracy.